Don't miss our special holiday offer! Get NordVPN with 75% off + 3 months free This is your chance to enjoy a premium VPN experience at a lower cost! https://nordvpn.com/en/offer/? Medieval expressions that still exist today The Middle Ages seem so far away, a time of knights, fortresses and harsh living. And yet, it is much closer to us than we think. Why? Well, because it is hidden in our language, through expressions that we use without even thinking about it. You may have already 'shot at point blank range', 'ate your black bread' or 'cut the pear in half', without knowing that these phrases come directly from the Middle Ages. These expressions are not just linguistic relics. They tell us a story: that of daily life, religious beliefs, superstitions and professions of yesteryear. They reveal how this era, so different from ours, continues to influence our way of speaking, and even of thinking. In this video, we will travel through time, exploring some of the expressions from the Middle Ages. They will take us from the world of work to the battlefields, through religious practices and domestic life. And for each one, a historical anecdote will shed light on its origin. So, get ready for a stroll through the past through words, where each expression will tell you a little bit of medieval history. Pay attention, because some of them might surprise you! Enjoy your walk! Expressions from the world of work in medieval times In the Middle Ages, the French language was enriched with expressions from everyday life, professions and practices of the time. Many of them, born in a medieval context, are still used today, although their origin is often unknown. Among these expressions, some come directly from the world of work, where artisans, merchants and even knights have left their linguistic mark. These turns of phrase tell a story, that of a changing society, where trades and travel were at the heart of economic and social life. “To have a pied-à-terre” The expression “to have a pied-à-terre” is commonly used today to refer to a second home or temporary accommodation, often in the city. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages, when knights, traveling merchants or traveling artisans needed a modest place to stop during their travels. At the time, the roads were long and perilous, and inns or hospices were often the only places of accommodation available. These places, although basic, allowed these travelers to set foot, literally, in a space where they could rest before setting off again. Knights, in particular, often enjoyed the hospitality of local monasteries or lords, but a “pied-à-terre” could also refer to a simple rented room… CHAPTERS: 00:00 educational documentary 01:28 Expressions from the world of work in medieval times 07:14 Expressions related to war and weapons 18:57 Religious and spiritual expressions 10:36 Expressions taken from everyday life 23:41 Expressions related to the natural environment 26:50 Popular expressions and beliefs 29:10 Unusual anecdotes and forgotten stories SOURCES: Les expressions françaises, quelle histoire! MUSIC: Credits: Music: High Alert by Soundridemusic Link to Video: • Epic Military War NoCo... • Epic Military War NoCopyright Backgro... Music: Stranger by Soundridemusic Link to Video: • Dark Suspense Tense NoCopyright Backg... The medieval banquet by silvermansound • 'The Medieval Banquet' by Silvermanso... Música barroca española antonio Rodríguez de hita canción a tres en do menor • Música BARROCA ESPAÑOLA Sin Copyright... Música barroca governor's minuet Ehren K Wade • Música BARROCA Sin Copyright The Go... Documentary film music • Documentary Film Music - No Copyrigh... Medieval Celtic flute Music Provided By Abandey Music • Medieval Celtic Flute No Copyright Music God Of War Ragnarok Ambient music monster Email: [email protected] • (FREE) God Of War Ragnarök Ambient Mu... Zr30 whitechapel victorian dark horror • z3r0 Whitechapel Victorian Dark/H... #MedievalExpressions #HistoryOfLanguage #FrenchExpressions #OriginsOfExpressions #HistoryOfLanguage #MedievalCulture #LifeInTheMiddleAges #FrenchLanguage #MedievalHeritage #CommonExpressions #MiddleAges #HistoryOfFrance #LinguisticHeritage #PopularExpressions #HistoricalCuriosities #CulturalHistory #LanguageAndHistory #TracesOfTheMiddleAges #OriginsOfWords #SecretsOfThePast